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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.12, 976.28 and 358.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.12, 976.28 and 358.31 is: 537.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.12 : 976.28 = 358.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.12/976.28 = 358.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.12x = 976.28 × 358.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.12x = 349,804.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,804.21/651.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.23

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